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Naf Naf grill opening at Love's Travel Stop in Missouri
December 8, 2025
Naf Naf Grill, a fast casual brand serving fresh-baked pita, hand-carved shawarma and bold Middle Eastern flavors, is opening next week inside a Love's Travel…
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Oola Bowls entering Western US following expansion to 22 locations
December 5, 2025
Oola Bowls, specializing in açaí bowls, has surpassed 75 franchise units sold and plans to expand into the Western United States in 2026.
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Yogurtland inks franchise agreements for 13 locations
December 4, 2025
Yogurtland has signed franchise agreements for 13 locations, a move that includes the self-serve frozen yogurt chain's first entry into the Idaho market.
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Wingstop, Crumbl franchisee opening 120 Lola Beans in Texas
December 4, 2025
Lola Beans, a drive-thru franchise specializing in coffee, infused sodas and plant-based energy drinks, has signed an area representative agreement with…
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Osmow’s entering New Jersey
December 4, 2025
Osmow's, a fastcasual chain known for its modern take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, is entering the New Jersey market with a location in North…
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Velvet Taco names Chris Schultz CEO
December 3, 2025
Velvet Taco named Chris Schultz as its chief executive officer on Wednesday, tapping a veteran of Voodoo Doughnut and Starbucks to oversee the brand's domestic…
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Jeff’s Bagel Run reports 26% sales growth, doubles store count
December 2, 2025
Jeff's Bagel Run reported a 26% increase in same-store sales as the Orlando-based chain continues a rapid expansion across the U.S.
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GoTo Foods appoints Omer Gajial as CEO; Holthouser to retire
December 2, 2025
GoTo Foods, the parent company of restaurant brands including Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon, named Omer Gajial as its chief executive officer.
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Jersey Mike’s names former Wyndham exec as CFO
December 2, 2025
Jersey Mike's Subs named Michele Allen as its chief financial officer on Tuesday, tapping the former hotel executive to oversee the chain's financial strategy…
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Teriyaki Madness appoints Scott Shotter as chief restaurant officer amid expansion
December 1, 2025
Teriyaki Madness has appointed industry veteran Scott Shotter as its chief restaurant officer. Shotter joins the Denver-based fast casual chain as it prepares…
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Taco John’s using data-driven analytics to guide menu, marketing strategies
December 1, 2025
Taco John's has entered a partnership with customer data platform Bikky to shift its corporate strategy from intuition-based decision-making to data-driven…
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Chipotle offering free food, BOGO deals throughout December
December 1, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched several holiday promotions that will gift customers free food, including buy-one-get-one-free entrée offers on the first…
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PreciTaste, Par partner to streamline AI kitchen management onboarding
December 1, 2025
PreciTaste, a restaurant artificial intelligence platform, and Par Technology Corp., a foodservice technology provider, are partering to simplify the adoption…
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2026 restaurant outlook signaling challenges for fast casuals
December 1, 2025
Consumer spending on restaurants is holding steady, but fast casual operators must redouble efforts to deliver clear, consistent value to maintain momentum…
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Chopped Leaf launches loyalty program
November 25, 2025
Chopped Leaf, a Canadian fast casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh salads, wraps and bowls, rolled out the Feel Good Rewards Program. If features:
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Mr. Pickle’s unifying loyalty, ordering, guest data with Par
November 25, 2025
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop is integrating its customer loyalty and digital ordering systems to drive repeat business and prepare for national expansion.
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Shake Shack CFO stepping down, company reaffirms 2025 financial outlook
November 25, 2025
Shake Shack Inc. Chief Financial Officer Katherine Fogertey will step down, effective March 4, 2026, according to a company press release that also reiterated…
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Smashburger launches 'flavor-driven rebrand'
November 25, 2025
Smashburger has unveiled a comprehensive brand campaign and refreshed visual identity, emphasizing a renewed commitment to great taste, variety and value, said…
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Guaca Go unveils 'Florida Fresh Mex' menu
November 24, 2025
Guaca Go, founded in South Florida, has launched a "Florida Fresh Mex" menu, a culinary refresh aimed at cementing its regional identity and elevating its…
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Chef Michael Symon serving holiday LTOs at Kitchen Works
November 20, 2025
James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Symon is bringing a taste of gourmet holiday cheer to workplaces nationwide with his limited-edition Festive Dark…
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